The Wayro route from Linhares to Arraial d'Ajuda is 268 miles (431 km), about 7 h 31 min of driving without stops.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
Full advisory: Brazil. Advisory issued: Brazil August 31, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Brazil: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Distance by road | 268 mi (431 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 31 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → BA-001 → BA-986 |
| States on the route | Espírito Santo, Bahia |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
What the drive from Linhares to Arraial d'Ajuda is like
BR-101 (222 mi) and BA-001 (10 mi) carry about 87% of the 268 miles. It runs through 2 states: Espírito Santo, Bahia. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Linhares and Arraial d'Ajuda
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-101 | 1–223 | 222 | Espírito Santo, Bahia |
| local roads | 223–250 | 27 | Bahia |
| BA-001 | 250–260 | 10 | Bahia |
| BA-986 | 260–267 | 7 | Bahia |
| local roads | 267–268 | 1 | Bahia |
- Mile 93 of this route: Espírito Santo → Bahia (state line)
Stops between Linhares and Arraial d'Ajuda
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Igreja Velha (mile 51), Museu Eclesiástico de Arte Sacra (mile 51)
- Nature and outdoors: Pau Brasil National Park (mile 252)
- Museums and history: Igreja Velha (mile 51), Museu Eclesiástico de Arte Sacra (mile 51)
Igreja Velha
Listed as historic heritage of São Mateus in Espírito Santo, Igreja Velha was planned as the town's biggest church, but construction was never finished for lack of municipal funds.
Museu Eclesiástico de Arte Sacra
Set in a former seminary chapel in São Mateus, Espírito Santo, this museum of sacred art was founded by Bishop Dom Aldo Gerna.
Pau Brasil National Park
Pau Brasil National Park, in the Brazilian state of Bahia, preserves a remnant of the Atlantic Forest biome.
Once you reach Arraial d'Ajuda
Reservas de Mata Atlântica da Costa do Descobrimento
Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999, the Discovery Coast Atlantic Forest Reserves in Bahia and Espírito Santo protect well-preserved remnants of the Atlantic Forest.
Porto Seguro Lighthouse
On a slope above the coast road about 1.5 km north of Porto Seguro, the Porto Seguro Lighthouse (Farol de Porto Seguro) marks the entrance to the channel sheltered by the reef.
More drives to Arraial d'Ajuda
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- Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Arraial d'Ajuda
- Campos dos Goytacazes to Arraial d'Ajuda
- Itabira to Arraial d'Ajuda
From Linhares to other places in Brazil
- Linhares to Muriaé
- Linhares to Conselheiro Lafaiete
- Linhares to Itaguaí
- Linhares to Resende
- Linhares to Penedo
- Linhares to Fumaça
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Linhares to Arraial d'Ajuda?
About 7 h 31 min of driving without stops, over 268 miles.
What is the driving distance from Linhares to Arraial d'Ajuda?
About 268 miles (431 km) on the Wayro route. Other map services may show a few miles more or less, depending on where they start and end in each city.
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Linhares to Arraial d'Ajuda drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Linhares to Arraial d'Ajuda?
In order: BR-101, BA-001 and BA-986. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Linhares and Arraial d'Ajuda?
Closest to the road: Museu Eclesiástico de Arte Sacra (museum, mile 51, 0.4 mi from the route); Igreja Velha (church, mile 51, 0.6 mi from the route); Pau Brasil National Park (national park, mile 252, 5 mi from the route). All stops are described above.
How we put this guide together
Wayro calculates the route from OpenStreetMap road data; mile numbers are positions along this route, not highway markers, and "from the route" distances are straight-line, so the real detour depends on access roads. Stops are chosen from parks, natural sites, museums, historic sites and attractions close to the route: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place descriptions are written by the Wayro team from official park, museum, tourism and government websites and other published sources. Safety levels and entry rules were checked against the U.S. Department of State on October 10, 2026. Conditions change, so check the linked sources before you travel.
Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.